Anatomy and Physiology Respiratory System

Front

What primary gas product is removed from your system during Exhalation?

Back

Carbon Dioxide

Front

The two main branches extending from the trachea to the lungs

Back

Bronchi

Front

Where does the exchange of gases actually occur?

Back

Alveoli

Front

The tube that conveys air to and from the lungs; the windpipe

Back

Trachea

Front

The thin skeletal muscle that sits at the base of the chest and separates the abdomen from the chest. It contracts and flattens when you inhale.

Back

Diaphragm

Front

The "gate" that prevents food or fluid from entering the trachea.

Back

Epiglottis

Front

Is inhalation an "active" movement or "passive"?

Back

Active

Front

Pair of serous membranes lining the thorax and enveloping the lungs

Back

Pleura

Front

The Primary to drive to breath

Back

Increase Carbon Dioxide levels in the arterial blood

Front

The central control of breathing

Back

Medulla